Connor DeVane, Kristen Mico, and Cassie Goodluck-Johnson/2018/90 min/Environmental Advocacy, Climate Change
CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: “Hike the Divide” follows jaded millennial Connor DeVane 2,700 miles from Canada to Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail as he seeks hope in the face of climate breakdown. The film, structured around a physical journey through environments both harsh and breathtakingly beautiful, shares the stories of the community activists and problem solvers Connor meets, marking a trail from apathy and resignation to hope and engagement.
Saturday, March 7, 1 to 3:30 p.m. [Lake County]
Prairie Crossing Charter School, 1531 Jones Point Rd., Grayslake
Stay afterwards for a post-film discussion, facilitated by Carol Flaig, Environmental Leader at Prairie Crossing Charter School. Also learn about related action opportunities from HeroPower and local advocacy groups in Lake County. Refreshments will be available.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.
RECORDED VIRTUAL EVENT to view up through the end of the day Wednesday, March 25.
Click on the green box below to register, then Eventbrite will send a confirmation email with two links at the bottom of the page. One will be for the introduction and discussion, and the other will be for the film itself (note new password in confirmation email).
This event took place Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Live video Q&A with Connor DeVane, Director of "Hike the Divide," after the film. Also learn about related local opportunities for action from West Ridge Nature Preserve, Truman Environmental Club, 350.org, Sierra Club Chicago Chapter, and Green Mountain Energy. Facilitator: Samantha Sainsbury, Program Coordinator, Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USA.
Director Connor DeVane.
Presented with Institute of Cultural Affairs